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Nothing wrong with it! Do you have one in your vaio? Do you even have a Vaio?

I have the Vaio NR21 which is the same as this one only with a bigger processor and my 8400 runs perfectly fine. Not too hot, no lagging.

That statement has nothing to back it up from experience.

Heat added as solid performer with Sony reliability:thumbsup:

Runs great with Windows 7 too;-)

15th Jan 2009

Waterboy8535;4081401

Nothing wrong with it! Do you have one in your vaio? Do you even have a … Nothing wrong with it! Do you have one in your vaio? Do you even have a Vaio?I have the Vaio NR21 which is the same as this one only with a bigger processor and my 8400 runs perfectly fine. Not too hot, no lagging.That statement has nothing to back it up from experience.Heat added as solid performer with Sony reliability:thumbsup:Runs great with Windows 7 too;-)

Think he was referring to Nvida issues they had about huge number of faulty laptop gpu.

15th Jan 2009

I understand there's been many stories of issues with pretty much all the nvidia cards but no-one has found out if they affect certain laptops more than others. I know a big issue was them getting too warm and the "solder" was drying and cracking.

The Vaio vents well and keeps pretty cool. There's also not much whinging about them on the Vaio forum so throwing a blanket "Watch Out" comment on any laptop with an NVidia card is a bit lame

It's states these chips: NB8E-SE is used on many notebooks most commonly advertised as GeForce 8700M GT, GeForce 8800M GS or GeForce 9650M GS.

Perhaps Sony build their laptops better and this protects the chips. All I know is Vaio users arn't complaining loudly and mine works great

15th Jan 2009

If only it was lighter !

15th Jan 2009

Waterboy8535;4083015

It's states these chips: NB8E-SE is used on many notebooks most commonly … It's states these chips: NB8E-SE is used on many notebooks most commonly advertised as GeForce 8700M GT, GeForce 8800M GS or GeForce 9650M GS.Perhaps Sony build their laptops better and this protects the chips. All I know is Vaio users arn't complaining loudly and mine works great

You really shouldn't be misinforming about this issue to possible buyers. This is a well known issue that affects 8400 and 8600 mainly.

May be the cooling is better on the Vaio, not doubting it, but who on earth would like to buy a laptop with a card that is known to overheating?

15th Jan 2009

Gabriel959;4084175

You really shouldn't be misinforming about this issue to possible buyers. … You really shouldn't be misinforming about this issue to possible buyers. This is a well known issue that affects 8400 and 8600 mainly.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geforce_8_seriesMay be the cooling is better on the Vaio, not doubting it, but who on earth would like to buy a laptop with a card that is known to overheating?

I'm not missinforming anyone! I just went off the link that someone else on here provided

If the card is properly cooled and therefore doesn't seem to overheat, like in the Vaio, then why NOT buy one?

And in reply to Pav.................................yep, it is bloody heavy:oops:

15th Jan 2009

Good laptop.

I was going to get it last time out but it wasn't in stock so I got another instead. Maybe I should have waited....

Waterboy8535;4082037

I understand there's been many stories of issues with pretty much all the … I understand there's been many stories of issues with pretty much all the nvidia cards but no-one has found out if they affect certain laptops more than others. I know a big issue was them getting too warm and the "solder" was drying and cracking.The Vaio vents well and keeps pretty cool. There's also not much whinging about them on the Vaio forum so throwing a blanket "Watch Out" comment on any laptop with an NVidia card is a bit lame

Why? Can you guarantee 100% it will not happen? I would at least want to know any possible risks before purchasing.

As far as I can see he never said anything about Sony Vaio just the graphics card. Nvidia have admitted the problem themselves, especially with that particular graphics card. Surely it is a fair comment when any laptop has that particular video card in.

Anyway I would still get it, risky but its a long term problem anyway. You can always buy extra warranty if it breaks down.

17th Jan 2009

ro888;4081204

Nvidia Geforce 8400 Graphic Card!!! Watch out!

Worthy point , it is a known issue and having currently experienced over heating issues with graphic chips.

The worst thing some manufacturers have done is make the fan spin longer and come on earlier then it would with a reliable graphics chip.

This can make is much noisier then it should have been.

17th Jan 2009

is it recommended to buy this laptop ?

17th Jan 2009

Waterboy8535;4084222

I'm not missinforming anyone! I just went off the link that someone else … I'm not missinforming anyone! I just went off the link that someone else on here providedIf the card is properly cooled and therefore doesn't seem to overheat, like in the Vaio, then why NOT buy one?And in reply to Pav.................................yep, it is bloody heavy:oops:

Waterboy, I am very happy to know that your laptop hasn't failed (yet). Reading your posts, I am wondering, is it CDiscount, Sony or Nvidia you work for? ;-)

17th Jan 2009

wow!!

17th Jan 2009

not bad deal, thanks for updatign!

17th Jan 2009

has this got hdmi ?

17th Jan 2009

nvidia 8400 is nothing special, but again for that price u wont find anything much better than that. bluetooth? not a bad price anyway

17th Jan 2009

I bought this off Cdiscount first time around, its a good laptop, bit heavy but looks and feels good quality.

Yes the 8000 series cards have a bad reputation but I have a years Sony warranty to check if its true and can extend it at the end if I'm concerned.

As for gaming the 8400GT is a reasonable card, I played COD4 through with no problem, COD:World at War is a little bit harder for it to cope with but its still playable. Nothing else I've put in it has had any issue as long as your willing to compromise sometimes on the settings.

I admit I got it with the £60 credit back so it was a better deal at launch but you will can still get a £12+ Quidco on it.

Give it a go if you want a Sony laptop, if you don't there's not much point in slating it unless you have a knackered Sony with such a GPU.

17th Jan 2009

P.S No there is no HDMI output (not sure why you would want it without a Blu-ray drive) and just in case anyone asks I don't work for Sony, Cdiscount or Nvidea.

17th Jan 2009

this deal is ******* ****!i'd rather buy that HP one from dabs that was posted the other day... only 100 more but has a ton more spec-wise!

17th Jan 2009

I got this lappy before Christmas, great solid build quality from Sony as usual and has a excellent screen. HOT!!

17th Jan 2009

I bought mine too b4 Xmas and i love it.

The brown finish is awesome, build quality is superb - it runs cool and quick, only room for improvement would be the screen as I find it is super glossy and requires a bit of time finding a sweet spot, but when you do it is of the highest quality and the sound is on the quiet side, battery takes some time to charge but lasts well.

all in all if your looking for a sub 400 quid laptop look no further - this is VFM if you want to spend more then so be it,

my old laptop used to get so hot you could burn an egg on the underside and it was noisy ( fan always on) this is soo much better.Hope this helps from anyone on the edge of making a purchase.

17th Jan 2009

i think it's gone out of stock now

17th Jan 2009

Gabriel959;4084175

You really shouldn't be misinforming about this issue to possible buyers. … You really shouldn't be misinforming about this issue to possible buyers. This is a well known issue that affects 8400 and 8600 mainly.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geforce_8_seriesMay be the cooling is better on the Vaio, not doubting it, but who on earth would like to buy a laptop with a card that is known to overheating?

Wow I didn't know this applied to all 8 series gpus :?

I have an 8600m GS :shock: it better not fail on me..

18th Jan 2009

Seems strange there is no HDMI when the gfx can handle HD signals

Not future proof

18th Jan 2009

does this have bluetooth?

23rd Apr 2009

Anyone else had their screen die on them? The screen just died and came up with this. When i is off, there is ZERO evidenceof any damage or impact.

Disgusted at Sonys attitude, they are saying we need to agree to pay a minimum of £140 just for them to look at it (their entire technical assessment thus far has been on this picture). Then if it is as they are claiming user damage (which it is not) then they will charge up to £800 to replace the screen.

When did Sony turn into Dick Turpin? Anyone heard of any issues with Vaio screens?

23rd Apr 2009

It might just be your graphics card mate.

Try reading the first page of this thread.

23rd Apr 2009

nadzzz;5013861

It might just be your graphics card mate.Try reading the first page of … It might just be your graphics card mate.Try reading the first page of this thread.

Utter nonsense, the graphics card does not and will not break a laptop screen, its more likely the laptop has been handled in such a way that the screen has cracked hence the black splodge on the screen.

27th Apr 2009

djstrobe4real;5014344

Utter nonsense, the graphics card does not and will not break a laptop … Utter nonsense, the graphics card does not and will not break a laptop screen, its more likely the laptop has been handled in such a way that the screen has cracked hence the black splodge on the screen.

Well as I read it he said it is fine when the screen is off.

Anyone else had their screen die on them? The screen just died and came … Anyone else had their screen die on them? The screen just died and came up with this. When i is off, there is ZERO evidenceof any damage or impact.

He also clearly states it isn't user damage.

Then if it is as they are claiming user damage (which it is not)

What other information should I go off? Or should I make something up like telling me I said the graphics card broke the screen? The screen could be fine if its the gfx card.

If the graphics card is corrupt, especially with the known problem already talked about, it can display such artifacts. It is a known problem with these gfx cards and I've seen it for myself on a Dell.

It may not be. One way to test that and rule it out would be connecting it to an external monitor.